State Ex Rel. Branchaud v. Hedman

Murphy, Justice.

This matter is before us in postconviction proceedings initiated by petition for writ of habeas corpus. Defendant was convicted of the offense of third-degree burglary. The verdict of guilty was returned by the jury on June 14, 1961. On December 7, 1961, an alternative motion for a new trial, judgment of acquittal, or certification to this court was denied and sentence imposed. The sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for 5 years. No appeal was taken from the judgment of conviction. Proceedings were thereafter instituted in the district court to revoke…